50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, April 18-20, 2014

There's no shortage of Easter activities this weekend, but that's not all that's going on. There are also plenty of movies, shows and outdoor activities to keep you busy. Check out 50 ways you can spend your weekend.

The First Congregational Church
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Easter Bunny at Danbury Railway Museum

The Easter Bunny will return to Danbury Railway Museum on 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Families can take a ride in a vintage train
through the historic downtown rail yard to visit him. Trains will leave
every 30 minutes from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for those
age 2 and over, and each child will receive a small gift from the bunny.
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The Easter Bunny will return to Danbury Railway Museum on 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Families can take a ride in a vintage train through the historic downtown rail yard to visit him. Trains will leave ... more

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Family Take-a-Hike week runs through Friday.
New on the schedule this year are "Rainforest Rendezvous" featuring
live animals from Animal Embassy, and "The Scoop on Scat and Signs,"
where we'll investigate animal tracks, scat, and other signs. Find out more. less

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Family Take-a-Hike week runs through Friday. New on the schedule this year are "Rainforest Rendezvous" featuring live animals from Animal Embassy, and "The Scoop on ... more

B.B. King's North American tour brings him to Bridgeport's Klein Auditorium on Friday. King is a living legend, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues
guitarist with 15 Grammy Awards, multiple plantinum-selling records and
an unparalleled reputation in the world of blues and rock 'n' roll. Find out more. less

B.B. King's North American tour brings him to Bridgeport's Klein Auditorium on Friday. King is a living legend, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues guitarist with 15 Grammy Awards, multiple plantinum-selling ... more

Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Tiffany Rachelle Stewart and Flor De Liz Perez are the daughters of a New Orleans common law marriage between a white merchant and a "free woman of color" in "The House that will not Stand" at Yale Rep in New Haven starting Friday. Find out more. less

Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Tiffany Rachelle Stewart and Flor De Liz Perez are the daughters of a New Orleans common law marriage between a white merchant and a "free woman of color" in "The House that will not ... more

Travel back to the '70s with Boogie Wonder Band at Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday. Boogie Wonder Band has shared the stage with Kool & The Gang, J.T. Taylor, The Trammps, KC
& The Sunshine Band, War, Gloria Gaynor, Rick James, Chic, Céline
Dion and Paul Schaffer. Find out more. less

Travel back to the '70s with Boogie Wonder Band at Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday. Boogie Wonder Band has shared the stage with Kool & The Gang, J.T. Taylor, The Trammps, KC & The Sunshine Band, War, Gloria ... more

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'Philomena' at the Darien Library

The Friday night feature at the Darien Library is "Philomena" starring Judi Dench. Showtimes are 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Find out more.

The Friday night feature at the Darien Library is "Philomena" starring Judi Dench. Showtimes are 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Find out more.

A Westport Eastertime tradition that's more than six decades old continues Saturday.
The 63rd annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Co. is set for 2 p.m. at Long Lots School. Find out more. less

A Westport Eastertime tradition that's more than six decades old continues Saturday. The 63rd annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Co. is set for 2 p.m. at Long Lots School. ... more

Photo: Jarret Liotta

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The Easter Bunny is available to take photos with little ones through April 19 in Grand Court at Stamford Town Center. Hours are:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find out more.

The Easter Bunny is available to take photos with little ones through April 19 in Grand Court at Stamford Town Center. Hours are: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 ... more

The Round Hill Community Church in Greenwich will be hosting an Easter Workshop for children on April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. where they can do arts and crafts and help decorate the Church for its Easter celebration. Find out more. less

The Round Hill Community Church in Greenwich will be hosting an Easter Workshop for children on April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. where they can do arts and crafts and help decorate the Church for its Easter ... more

Children ages six and younger can bring their own baskets on April 19
and hunt for hundreds of eggs that will be hidden all over Heckscher
Farm from 10 a.m. to noon. Eggs will be distributed throughout the
two-hour event. Once eggs have been collected, they can be turned in for
a goody bag. Find out more. less

Children ages six and younger can bring their own baskets on April 19 and hunt for hundreds of eggs that will be hidden all over Heckscher Farm from 10 a.m. to noon. Eggs will be distributed throughout the ... more

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'Egg Roll' in Fairfield

Following in the White house tradition, the Pequot Library will hold an "egg roll" on the lawn Saturday. Bring your own hard-boiled eggs for decorating first and a long-handled wooden spoon. Dance the Bunny Hop and meet the Easter Bunny himself. Find out more. less

Following in the White house tradition, the Pequot Library will hold an "egg roll" on the lawn Saturday. Bring your own hard-boiled eggs for decorating first and a long-handled wooden spoon. Dance the Bunny Hop ... more

Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Associated Press

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Easter egg hunt at Stepping Stones

The Stepping Stones in Norwalk is holding its "Eggs-traordinary Egg-stravaganza" on Saturday from 12:30 to 12:30. There will be an egg Roll Obstacle Course, dancing, egg decorating and more. Find out more.

The Stepping Stones in Norwalk is holding its "Eggs-traordinary Egg-stravaganza" on Saturday from 12:30 to 12:30. There will be an egg Roll Obstacle Course, dancing, egg decorating and more. Find out more.

Explore the world without leaving Norwalk with the Stepping Stones Museum's "Around the World: Performance Series." This Saturday learn about the sacred hula dance and the history of Polynesia with Kahana Hula. Find out more. less

Explore the world without leaving Norwalk with the Stepping Stones Museum's "Around the World: Performance Series." This Saturday learn about the sacred hula dance and the history of Polynesia with Kahana Hula. ... more

Photo: MARCO GARCIA, AP

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Come sew your own tote bag during a workshop celebrating Earth Day at the New Canaan Library on Saturday. Bring in an old article of clothing that you want to transform into your own unique tote for the supermarket or beach. Find out more. less

Come sew your own tote bag during a workshop celebrating Earth Day at the New Canaan Library on Saturday. Bring in an old article of clothing that you want to transform into your own unique tote for the ... more

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Rug tent event in Danbury

Saturday is the last day of the rug tent event at the Danbury Fair Mall. Find out more.

Saturday is the last day of the rug tent event at the Danbury Fair Mall. Find out more.

Photo: Contributed Photo

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Lego club in Darien

Are you a Lego fan? Stop by the Darien Library on Saturday to participate in collaborative Lego building with other kids. Ages 5 and up. Find out more.

Are you a Lego fan? Stop by the Darien Library on Saturday to participate in collaborative Lego building with other kids. Ages 5 and up. Find out more.

Photo: Christopher Reynolds, MBR

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'Dia de los libros' in Norwalk

Celebrate el Día de los Niños also known as Día de los Libros at the Norwalk library on Saturday by bringing in your favorite books or stories to share with others in the program. Children will create and share their own bilingual short stories in groups. Participants will take part in the scavenger hunt and receive special gifts at the end of the program. Find out more. less

Celebrate el Día de los Niños also known as Día de los Libros at the Norwalk library on Saturday by bringing in your favorite books or stories to share with others in the program. Children will create and ... more

During the Behind the Scenes tours at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, visitors are taken to a walkway that rings the 110,000-gallon Open Ocean Tank, where they have the opportunity to look directly into the water (there's no glass barrier) to view sharks and other animals. Find out more. less

During the Behind the Scenes tours at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, visitors are taken to a walkway that rings the 110,000-gallon Open Ocean Tank, where they have the opportunity to look directly into the ... more

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Albert Hubbell's cover of the New Yorker, August 1973, features
Westport's Compo Beach. An exhibit of magazine covers at the Westport
Historical Society has been extended through July 5. Find out more.

Albert Hubbell's cover of the New Yorker, August 1973, features Westport's Compo Beach. An exhibit of magazine covers at the Westport Historical Society has been extended through July 5. Find out more.

Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Photo

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'Damn Yankees' on stage

"Whatever Lola Wants" and "Two Lost Souls" are among the classic
Broadway tunes performed by Angel Reda and Stephen Mark Lukas in the
Goodspeed Opera House production of "Damn Yankees" runs through June. Find out more. less

"Whatever Lola Wants" and "Two Lost Souls" are among the classic
Broadway tunes performed by Angel Reda and Stephen Mark Lukas in the
Goodspeed Opera House production of "Damn Yankees" runs through June. ... more

“Great White Shark” unravels the mystery of the creature we love to fear
in telling the true story of its role atop the oceanic food chain. Catch a showing at the IMAX theater at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Click here for tickets and showtimes. less

“Great White Shark” unravels the mystery of the creature we love to fear
in telling the true story of its role atop the oceanic food chain. Catch a showing at the IMAX theater at the Maritime Aquarium in ... more

“Born to Be Wild” follows orphaned orangutans and elephants, and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them – saving endangered species one life at a time. Catch a showing at the IMAX theater at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Click here for tickets and showtimes. less

“Born to Be Wild” follows orphaned orangutans and elephants, and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them – saving endangered species one life at a time. Catch a showing at the IMAX theater at ... more

Head over to White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman to taste some wine
and take in some art. This month, you can check out a few photography
exhibits. The winery is open for wine tastings every weekend from April
to December. Find out more. less

Head over to White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman to taste some wine
and take in some art. This month, you can check out a few photography
exhibits. The winery is open for wine tastings every weekend from ... more

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